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Shameless Plug: Unfired Colt 1860 Army
Spider7115
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This is a beauty and the case is solid oak!
http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=313120450
http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=313120450
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Not into black powder anymore, but I'm sure you will sell it.[;)]
What's the DOM?
tom
very nice!
What's the DOM?
tom
Sometime between 1994 and 2002. Original MSRP was $695. The case is worth at least $150.
But I'd just shoot it if I had it.
Can't help myself.
Pretty.
But I'd just shoot it if I had it.
Can't help myself.
Then why don't ya? [;)]
quote:Originally posted by bigoutside
Pretty.
But I'd just shoot it if I had it.
Can't help myself.
Then why don't ya? [;)]
Not sure it fits my needs
http://forums.gunbroker.com/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=574849
What are what appear to be 'sailboats' doing on the cylinder of an 'Army'?
For shooting at invading ships, Duh.[:D]
What are what appear to be 'sailboats' doing on the cylinder of an 'Army'?
The naval scene represents the Battle of Campeche by the Texas vs Mexican navies. It also says "Engaged May 16, 1843" and "Engraved by W.L.Ormsby" along the cylinder edge. It appears on all Colt Model 1860 Army and Model 1851 Navy revolvers.
What are what appear to be 'sailboats' doing on the cylinder of an 'Army'?
"Navy" and "Army" denote caliber. .36 was "Navy" caliber and .44 was "Army" caliber. Both were used extensively by at least two armies (and probably two navies!). The naval scenes, as was mentioned, appeared on both cylinders.
quote:Originally posted by iceracerx
What are what appear to be 'sailboats' doing on the cylinder of an 'Army'?
"Navy" and "Army" denote caliber. .36 was "Navy" caliber and .44 was "Army" caliber. Both were used extensively by at least two armies (and probably two navies!). The naval scenes, as was mentioned, appeared on both cylinders.
Here's a pic of the cylinder engraving plate:
I knew the 1851 'Navy' had an engraved cylinder, but haven't seen an 'Army' in decades and never noticed the engraving back then.